Using Dreams

Struggling Help
#1

55 days sober from alcohol, xanax, and cocaine today. Keep having dreams where I’m contemplating using - once in the dream I had a plate with lines laid out & ended up hiding it under my hypothetical bed.

Last night in a dream, I was with a girl that I’ve been hanging out with lately - and we were on vacation & I kept thinking of having “one drink”.

While this is all in Dreamland, its semi-concerning too me. Im currently taking Camprose to deal with cravings (and have very little) - it seems to be the only time i have thoughts of using are in my dreams. I know this isnt a typical thru PAWs… advice? Wise words? Help?

Thanks,
Parker

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#2

Get to a meeting. Share that and get some feedback. The goal is sobriety. No matter what. Sharing can get you some feedback. And that's a good thing. One day at a time. One hour at a time. Some days One minute at a time. You aren't alone. I appreciate you.

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#3

Thank you T

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#4

55 days is a big deal. But living sober is the most important. Remember our best thinking got us here. We are powerless. All of us.

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#5

Yeah for sure I’m 55 days sober from all substances - just finding the literal sleep dreams of using weird.

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#6

You're not alone. My dreams are ridiculous sometimes.

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#7

I’ve had a lot of vivid using dreams over the last 6 months of sobriety, the more intense ones being during the first 30-60 days. It’s very common from what I understand, I used to wake up feeling guilty as if I’d actually relapsed but that feeling becomes less impactful the longer you’re in recovery. Congrats on 55 days, my drugs of choice were the same as yours listed, so if you ever want to talk reach out

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#8

Thanks Matthew - just sent you a friend connection.

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#9

Cravings typically amp up just before a sobriety milestone. You’re doing better than you think. Congratulations on your 55 days clean that’s huge! Remember the acronym “H.A.L.T.” Hungry, angry, lonely, tired take care of your needs. While nightmares can be disconcerting a dream is just a dream, be grateful that you woke up sober and focus on your day and being of service to God and to your fellows. You’re amazing my friend keep it going!

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#10

Thank you so much Pamela!

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#11

You’re welcome I hope some of that was helpful.

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#12

I’m 15 years absolutely clean. In early sobriety I had many dreams of using and destructive behavior. It’s normal.
I still have “using dreams” once in awhile. Some dreams horrific and some are fun and wonderful.
I don’t give them any power. However, I’m always grateful to wake up and be sober, with no hangover or withdrawals🙏

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#13

This right here! I have been clean and free for a little over 4 years because I changed my entire life (scary at first, but so so much better) Anyways this has been exactly my experience with the dreams! They seem to come in waves and can differ greatly, but that last part is MOST important..give them no power and always stay grateful! Must be a good strategy since you are doing amazing..keep it up!

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#14

Right on, thanks :pray: